Tuesday, June 5, 2012

uptown hat testers are in

thanks everyone for being so quick to comment - we wish you all could be
testers! We have had so much positive feedback and so many of you want
to be testers - it is really flattering :)

we have got our testers for the uptown hat, they are:

VERSION 1
lixa, monica, kate, deadlycraft

VERSION 2

maria, naii, jamie, joan

i have sent you all the pdf file today along with all the info about
testing the pattern. Please let me know asap if you did not receive it
or if you need it sent to a different email address.
thanks again
have fun sewing!

1. Have intermediate to advanced sewing experience
(nothing against newbies and not that this is a hard pattern to sew, i
just need people who have used a lot of patterns before and know what
makes sense :)
2. Item to be finished in 1 Week or less of getting the pattern
3. Check pdf for spelling mistakes or pattern labeling mistakes, or any other mistakes (...there are probably a lot :) )
4. Provide a good Picture of the finished product, both of hat on its own andin action on a little one (Bonus **if it is a great picture and we use it on our website - you could get even more free patterns! yay)

....not too hard right?

what you need:

1/4 yard of lightweight to med. weight material for outer shell (fabric that you can use an iron on)
1/4 yard of lightweight fabric for lining
1/4 yard of fusible fleece
small peice of stiff interfacing (like thin card)
bias binding for brim of hat
buttons, scraps of fabric, trims, ribbons etc. or anything else you would like to use for embellishment
matching thread, sewing machine (obviously!)

if you think you are up to being a tester - let me know by commenting
below along with the size you would like to test and your contact info ** if you don't leave me your contact info either in your comment or in an email to heidiandfinn@hotmail.com, i will not include you in the drawing sorry

i will email you the pdf file once all the testers have been chosen (you
will receive the pdf file with all the sizes although i will only need
you to test the one size you are picked for)
I will be leaving this posting up for a day or so and then pick the testers using a random generator, that way it is fair to everyone that comments

our pattern for the uptown hat is almost done, here are some examples of what you can do with this pattern. it will come with pattern pieces for 2 different versions that you can mix and match.
the possibilities with this one truly are endless!

Sunday, June 3, 2012

This pattern is for the Urban Weekender coat. The coat features a
fitted body and arm, asymmetrical concealed zipper front, cowl neckline
with button loops to close or leave open, and is fully lined.

A modern and classic
design that is a staple for any girls or boys wardrobe. Made with cord
or wool its a perfect fall/winter piece, or made with lighter twill or
cotton, can be a spring or summer jacket. The possibilities are endless!This will be your favorite thing to sew!

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Thank you again to all of our testers - you did an awesome job and all your info was really helpful. We just have a few tweeks to make to the pattern and it should be available for purchase by the end of this weekend!
so, to keep you inspired here is what the testers came up with - some really beautiful results on some really cute kiddies! :)

thanks again everyone, and look out for the pattern release this weekend

also we are working on the uptownhat pattern, it should be ready for testing next week so look for that posting too (this time we will leave to testing call open for longer and use a random generator to pick so everyone has a fair chance)